Welcome. You'll find comments and information here about education in Tennessee with a focus on Nashville as well other issues as I keep an eye on legislation and news. You'll quickly realize I'm a conservative Christian who isn't the quiet submissive type and doesn't mind rankling, if necessary, to get the job done.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Sharon Anthony, an active parent at Whites Creek High, said the district's focus on improving high schools is overdue but critically important.

"It hurts me to see what's going on," said Anthony, whose daughter is a junior at the high school. "More parents need to be aware of what's going on in public schools. The kids need to be pushed a little harder."

Anthony said the graduation rates at many Metro high schools make it clear that it's time for change. Eleven of the 15 regular and magnet high schools in the system have a rate below 70 percent.

I've removed a coment that contained crude language. I don't like reading or hearing it, I certainly don't want to have it published here and I know it's possible for adults to discuss issues without using it.

The poster didn't leave an e-mail link so that I could inform them that it would be removed and that they're welcome to reword their comment so that it's "G" rated. I don't have time to google to try and find it. So--

The comment was:

Lots of [complaining] and moaning about grad rates: What is your proposed solution? What are your ideas on fixing the issue? Why do you think the rates are so abysmal?

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Tennessee Constitution

The state of Tennessee recognizes the inherent value of education and encourages its support. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance, support and eligibility standards of a system of free public schools. Article XI, Sec. 12